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Spain confirms positive hantavirus case; U.S. flies in MV Hondius cruise passengers for quarantine
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The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has departed Tenerife bound for the Netherlands after the final six passengers and some crew left the ship. In Spain, one passenger in Madrid has tested positive, while 13 others in quarantine tested negative, the Health Ministry said.

U.S. imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions; Report says UAE launched covert attacks on Iran - Middle East conflict 12 May
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live U.S. imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions; Report says UAE launched covert attacks on Iran - Middle East conflict 12 May

The U.S. imposed fresh Iran sanctions as President Donald Trump called Tehran’s peace response a “stupid proposal” and warned the ceasefire was on “massive life support”. Meanwhile, the Wall Streeet Journal reported the United Arab Emirates carried out covert strikes on Iran in April.

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal
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Middle East conflict

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" as Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and stuck to a list of demands the U.S. president described as "garbage".

Brazilian activist Avila alleges torture by Israel after Gaza flotilla detention
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Gaza Aid

Brazilian activist Avila alleges torture by Israel after Gaza flotilla detention

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Brazil late Monday (11 May) after being deported from Israel. He alleges he was tortured and mistreated during 10 days in detention following the interception of a pro-Palestinian aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza.

'Every day matters': Inside the protest over Duchenne treatment in Georgia
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View from Georgia

'Every day matters': Inside the protest over Duchenne treatment in Georgia

This is the second of three articles examining Georgia’s growing crisis over access to treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a fatal genetic disease affecting around 100 children in the country.

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'Give our kids the medicine': Georgian parents are sleeping in the rain for the right to keep their sons alive
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'Give our kids the medicine': Georgian parents are sleeping in the rain for the right to keep their sons alive

Around 100 boys in Georgia are living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy - a disease that has never allowed a child to grow old. Their parents have spent weeks protesting outside government offices, saying their sons cannot wait any longer for treatment.

Metropolitan Shio elected 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia
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Georgia

Metropolitan Shio elected 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia

Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku has been elected the 142nd head of the Georgian Orthodox Church at a meeting of clergy in Tbilisi following the death of longtime Patriarch Ilia II.

Afghanistan signs five-year, $20m gold mining deal, including with Azerbaijan
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Afghanistan signs five-year, $20m gold mining deal, including with Azerbaijan

Afghanistan has signed a five-year gold mining contract with Afghan and Azerbaijani companies in a deal worth more than $20m, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has said.

Buddhist temple complex uncovered at ancient Silk Road city in Kyrgyzstan
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Buddhist temple complex uncovered at ancient Silk Road city in Kyrgyzstan

A Kyrgyz–Japanese archaeological expedition has uncovered the remains of a Buddhist temple complex at the medieval settlement of Ak-Beshim, also known as Suyab, in Kyrgyzstan’s Chui Region.

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U.S. imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions; Report says UAE launched covert attacks on Iran - Middle East conflict 12 May
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The U.S. imposed fresh Iran sanctions as President Donald Trump called Tehran’s peace response a “stupid proposal” and warned the...

Erdoğan pushes for Türkiye-EU Customs Union modernisation
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Erdoğan pushes for Türkiye-EU Customs Union modernisation

Türkiye’s President, Recep T...

'Every day matters': Inside the protest over Duchenne treatment in Georgia
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'Every day matters': Inside the protest over Duchenne treatment in Georgia

This is the second of three articles examining Georgia’s growing crisis over access to treatment for Duchenn...

Malaysia searches for 14 missing people after migrant boat capsizes
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Malaysia searches for 14 missing people after migrant boat capsizes

Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency has launched a search and rescue operation for 14 people missing at ...

Spain confirms positive hantavirus case; U.S. flies in MV Hondius cruise passengers for quarantine
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The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has departed Tenerife bound for the Netherlands after the final six passengers and some crew left the ship. In Spain,...

Southeast Asian leaders seek strategy to ease impacts of Iran war at ASEAN summit
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Southeast Asian leaders seek strategy to ease impacts of Iran war at ASEAN summit

Leaders of Southeast Asian nations gathered in the Philippines on 8 May for an ASEAN summit focused heavily on the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, with member states seeking a coordinated response to rising energy and food security risks.

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Israel passes law creating military tribunal for Hamas accused in 7 October attack
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Israel passes law creating military tribunal for Hamas accused in 7 October attack

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a law establishing a special military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian's accused of taking part in the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, in a move lawmakers say is aimed at addressing national trauma.

Malaysia searches for 14 missing people after migrant boat capsizes
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Malaysia searches for 14 missing people after migrant boat capsizes

Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency has launched a search and rescue operation for 14 people missing at sea after a wooden boat, strongly believed to be illegally transporting undocumented Indonesian migrants, capsized and sank off the country's western coast on Monday morning.

AnewZ Morning Brief – 12 May 2026
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AnewZ Morning Brief – 12 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 12th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amidst Middle East crisis
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India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amidst Middle East crisis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit five countries, including the United Arab Emirates and several European states, from 15–20 May, as rising oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict puts pressure on India’s foreign reserves, the Foreign Ministry said.

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Monday morning market report: Oil surges, dollar firms as Middle East conflict enters 11th week
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Monday morning market report: Oil surges, dollar firms as Middle East conflict enters 11th week

The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital maritime chokepoint and serves as the primary artery linking the Persian Gulf to international energy markets. With approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments transiting this waterway, it is the backbone of energy security for Asia, Europe, and beyond.

China's exports surge as overseas buyers rush orders
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China's exports surge as overseas buyers rush orders

China’s exports grew faster than expected in April, as overseas buyers moved quickly to secure supplies amid fears that the conflict involving Iran could drive up global energy and transport costs.

Asian stocks surge to record highs on Middle East peace hopes
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Asian stocks surge to record highs on Middle East peace hopes

Asian stocks surged to record highs on 7 May as investors priced in growing hopes of a potential Middle East peace deal, while oil prices eased and the U.S. dollar weakened amid shifting global risk sentiment.

Global stocks surge and oil prices slide on hopes of Iran deal
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Markets

Global stocks surge and oil prices slide on hopes of Iran deal

Stocks around the world climbed to fresh record highs on Wednesday (6 May), while oil prices fell sharply, after reports suggested the United States and Iran were nearing an agreement to end conflict.

Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25%
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Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the 15% level agreed last year, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with its trade commitments.

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Dua Lipa files $15m lawsuit against Samsung over alleged copyright infringement
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Dua Lipa files $15m lawsuit against Samsung over alleged copyright infringement

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over allegations that her image was used without permission to promote television sets.

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel
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Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

The 61st Venice Biennale has opened under grey skies and political tension, with disputes over Russia and Israel, resignations on the jury, and protests marking the start of one of the art world’s most high-profile events.

Banned in Britain, booked in Tbilisi: Ye set to perform in Georgia
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Banned in Britain, booked in Tbilisi: Ye set to perform in Georgia

Ye will perform in Tbilisi on 12 June as part of a Georgian government-funded programme, despite being barred from entering the U.K. and facing mounting concert cancellations across Europe.

Singer Katy Perry to perform at 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
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Singer Katy Perry to perform at 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 will mark its 10th anniversary with a major entertainment programme in Baku, headlined by global pop star Katy Perry.

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Australia confirms evacuation of nationals from hantavirus-hit cruise ship; U.S. passengers isolated after outbreak
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Australia confirms evacuation of nationals from hantavirus-hit cruise ship; U.S. passengers isolated after outbreak

Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.

U.S. imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions; Report says UAE launched covert attacks on Iran - Middle East conflict 12 May
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live U.S. imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions; Report says UAE launched covert attacks on Iran - Middle East conflict 12 May

The U.S. imposed fresh Iran sanctions as President Donald Trump called Tehran’s peace response a “stupid proposal” and warned the ceasefire was on “massive life support”. Meanwhile, the Wall Streeet Journal reported the United Arab Emirates carried out covert strikes on Iran in April.

Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after calling Iran’s reply a ‘stupid proposal’ - Middle East conflict 11 May
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Middle East Conflict

Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after calling Iran’s reply a ‘stupid proposal’ - Middle East conflict 11 May

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal as a “stupid proposal,” saying Tehran failed to commit to abandoning its pursuit of a nuclear weapon, while warning the fragile ceasefire was on “massive life support”.

Metropolitan Shio elected 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia
16:06
Georgia

Metropolitan Shio elected 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia

Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku has been elected the 142nd head of the Georgian Orthodox Church at a meeting of clergy in Tbilisi following the death of longtime Patriarch Ilia II.

Afghanistan signs five-year, $20m gold mining deal, including with Azerbaijan
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View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan signs five-year, $20m gold mining deal, including with Azerbaijan

Afghanistan has signed a five-year gold mining contract with Afghan and Azerbaijani companies in a deal worth more than $20m, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has said.

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WHO: 'This is not COVID' as countries track passengers of Hantavirus-hit cruise ship
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WHO: 'This is not COVID' as countries track passengers of Hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Countries worldwide sought to prevent the further spread of the hantavirus on Thursday, after an outbreak on a cruise ship, by tracking those who had disembarked before the virus was detected and anyone who had close contact with them since.

WFP urges urgent funding as 5.8 million Haitians face acute food insecurity
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Haiti Hunger Crisis

WFP urges urgent funding as 5.8 million Haitians face acute food insecurity

More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, prompting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to warn that recent progress in tackling hunger remains fragile and could quickly be reversed without urgent support.

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27
20:46
meningitis Outbreak

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that as of Wednesday evening, it has identified six new cases of meningococcal disease in Kent, bringing the total of confirmed or suspected cases to at least 27.

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates
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Middle East Conflict

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.

Hantavirus under control, authorities on high alert over human-to-human transmission risk
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Hantavirus

Hantavirus under control, authorities on high alert over human-to-human transmission risk

The public health challenge linked to the emergence of a rare strain of hantavirus is complex, according to pharmacist and health commentator Thorrun Govind. She told AnewZ's Daybreak the situation was complicated by the number of nationalities involved and the need to safely return the passengers.

Singapore isolates cruise passengers linked to deadly hantavirus outbreak
12:08
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Singapore isolates cruise passengers linked to deadly hantavirus outbreak

Singapore has isolated and is testing two of its residents who travelled aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.

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Mediterranean destinations and rail travel benefit as Iran war disrupts summer holiday plans
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Mediterranean destinations and rail travel benefit as Iran war disrupts summer holiday plans

Travellers worried about costs and flights by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are changing their summer holiday plans, with lastminute bookings, safer destinations such as Spain, and rail travel all growing in popularity. 

ITA Airways plans fare rises as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs
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Fuel crisis

ITA Airways plans fare rises as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs

ITA Airways is preparing to raise ticket prices by between 5% and 10% this year as soaring fuel costs linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the U.S. continue to pressure airlines worldwide.

Dubai's tourism, revenues and restaurants shrink as Iran war impacts travel
12:14
Tourism

Dubai's tourism, revenues and restaurants shrink as Iran war impacts travel

Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.

Dubai caps flights, raising pressure on Indian airlines and travel sector
11:58
Travel Restrictions

Dubai caps flights, raising pressure on Indian airlines and travel sector

Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to one daily flight to its airports until 31 May due to the Iran crisis, raising fears of significant revenue losses for Indian carriers, industry letters show.

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Climate change and El Niño fuel unprecedented global wildfire surge, researchers warn
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Climate Change

Climate change and El Niño fuel unprecedented global wildfire surge, researchers warn

Climate change has driven a record surge in wildfires across Africa, Asia and other regions this year, with scientists warning that conditions are likely to worsen further as the northern hemisphere enters summer and El Niño weather patterns intensify.

Tropical forest loss declines in 2025 from record high, report finds
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Climate change

Tropical forest loss declines in 2025 from record high, report finds

Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers.

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy partnership with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
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View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy partnership with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan has ratified a regional green energy agreement with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, signalling Central Asia’s ambition to become a key supplier of renewable energy to international markets. 

Beijing Auto Show 2026 highlights China’s eco-friendly vehicle push
23:33
Green Transport

Beijing Auto Show 2026 highlights China’s eco-friendly vehicle push

China’s growing use of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles took centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, which opened on 24 April, highlighting the country’s expanding clean transport ambitions.

Mexicans protest as activists say Gulf of Mexico oil spill has killed wildlife and destroyed reefs
09:45
Climate

Mexicans protest as activists say Gulf of Mexico oil spill has killed wildlife and destroyed reefs

Communities in Mexico have taken to the streets to protest against an ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has killed wildlife and damaged coral reefs over several weeks. 

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